Team Lead / Senior Network Engineer Infrastructure & Architecture

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Cisco TAC Role:

The Senior Network Engineer serves as the primary technical and coordination lead for the AT&T Network Integration engagement at BAT's US locations. This individual is responsible for overseeing the network infrastructure strategy, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring the successful delivery of all network-related field services

Location:

Winston Salem, NC Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Act as the primary Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for AT&T in day-to-day operations with the BAT and Cognizant teams
• Provide guidance, direction, and technical oversight to the four other AT&T Personnel resources on-site
• Represent AT&T in weekly status meetings, architectural council sessions, and stakeholder reviews
• Coordinate escalations through the defined AT&T Escalation Path
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports outlining progress, plans, risks, and issues Network Architecture & Design
• Lead the planning, design, and blueprint development for BAT's Fiber and Cable plant infrastructure
• Attend BAT architectural council meetings to understand networking needs and plan future projects
• Design and architect large-scale infrastructure changes in collaboration with BAT stakeholders
• Coordinate with BAT vendors to ensure physical implementations align with architectural plans
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network architecture documentation and routing configurations Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• Review End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Life (EOL) equipment on a regular basis
• Notify BAT with suitable replacement plans, targeting 12-18 months ahead of EOS/EOL to accommodate BAT's July purchasing cycle
• Oversee infrastructure upgrade plans and maintain implementation logs
• Validate property accounting in Cisco DNA Center
• Maintain Cisco NAC and Cisco ISE for BAT's US Network Standards & Tooling
• Implement SolarWinds as a Network Monitoring Tool for US BAT Devices
• Integrate SolarWinds with BAT's existing ITSM platform (ServiceNow)
• Apply BAT-provided global standards and templates to BAT's US Network
• Troubleshoot network issues using BAT-provided tools and escalate to Cisco TAC as needed Vendor & Cross-Team Collaboration
• Work with Cisco TAC for BAT vendor support and RMA hardware dispatch
• Collaborate with BAT's Active Directory team for DHCP issues and services
• Work with BAT's Qradar team for NTP issues and services
• Coordinate with BAT's electrical engineers, MFG engineers, and CAD/Drawing teams as required
• Coordinate and communicate material decisions in writing via SPOCs Qualification & Skills
• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience in manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in team leadership and client-facing engagements
• Strong expertise in network architecture, routing, and switching
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco NAC, and Cisco ISE
• Familiarity with SolarWinds NMS and ServiceNow ITSM platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• CCNP or CCIE certification preferred This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.